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Divide 42/5 with 42/56

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 42/56

42/5 ÷ 42/56 is 56/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/5 ÷ 42/56 = 42/5 × 56/42
3. = 42 × 56/5 × 42 = 2352/210
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/5
5. In mixed form: 111/5

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